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Our team of ordained SBNR wedding officiants create authentic ceremonies for individuals and couples of all backgrounds and traditions. Be it romantic, spiritual, lighthearted, silly, refined, or unconventional... we believe your ceremony should honor YOU.

Booking through 2025 | VA, DC, MD, NC & BEYOND

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REVIEWS

Roan Mountain Elopement Willow and Rove Photography — “FATE brought Rev into our lives and I could not be more thankful. My husband and I decided on an adventure elopement out of state so finding vendors was difficult. We originally booked one but unfortunately he double booked us so we were left scrambling to find another one 30 days out. I came across Rev Katherine Dupree online by coincidence and I am forever grateful! Our elopement consisted only of my husband and I and Rev even came over to our Airbnb before the ceremony so I could get ready with another girl. Our time bonding, talking and even helping me get ready meant so much to me and made her marrying us so much more intimate. She drove 3 hours from home, hiked up the side of a mountain in the middle of a cloud, sat through our entire photoshoot and then went and celebrated with us after! We had THE BEST DAY EVER and she played such a huge role. We can't thank her enough for making our day possible. 10000% would recommend!”

— Taylor & Will
Photo by Willow and Rove Photography

“If you are looking for the absolute best officiant, you have to go with Rev Katherine Dupree. She is an absolute delight to be around. On what could be one of the most hectic days of your life, a calming presence is so welcomed. She is kind, understanding, and cool AF. Can confirm - 10/10 would recommend! She explains everything so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Seriously, she’s the best. Love her. She’s your future BFF - you just don’t know it yet!”

— Sarah & Jake

M&K Engaged Queer Couple — “Katherine went above and beyond her job to craft an intimate, meaningful, and curated ceremony for my fiancé and I. We are two queer women and don’t often feel safe or comfortable sharing our relationship with just anyone. She catered to our unique preferences while also adding details that made the experience more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I would highly recommend her services to anyone I know and love!”

— Morgan & Kendyl
Photo by Dr. Jordan Moering

“We worked with Katherine for our September 2021 wedding ceremony and cannot recommend her highly enough! We’re still getting compliments on our ceremony from family and friends, more than a month later; so many people have commented that it sounded like she’d known us for years. She worked with us to create a ceremony that was sincere, meaningful, joyful, and personal, without being religious (our preference), and it was exactly what we were hoping for! We appreciated that she was a clear communicator, clarified key points with us, was open to collaboration, and came prepared on the day-of. Look no further, you’re in very capable hands with Rev. for your ceremony!”

— Brad & Ellie

“Rev Kath was amazing! There are not enough good words to communicate how grateful we are for the perfect ceremony she wrote for us. The whole process was both simple and meaningful. After just the first meeting (over Zoom for us because we live out of state) we felt like we had known Kath for years and that she really understood our story and what we wanted out of our ceremony. Kath was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to see the initial draft and request a couple edits, while my now-husband wanted to have the ceremony be a complete surprise. I highly recommend Reverend Katherine Dupree. Not only is she an incredible officiant, but she's also an all-around stellar human!”

— Zoë & Evan
Photo by Amaris Photo

“Where do I even start! We interviewed quite a few officiants for our wedding to find exactly what we were looking for and let me tell you, Rev. Katherine met all of our expectations and then some. From our first interview, she absolutely had me in tears asking all of the right questions and really taking the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. Once we got the draft of our ceremony from her, we were blown away! She captured us so beautifully. We had several friends and family come up to us after the ceremony completely in awe by what she had said. It will be something about our special day that I know we will never forget. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Katherine, for making our day so, so special. If you're lucky enough to have found her in your search, BOOK HER!”

- Ashley & Kyle

Grace & Grayson Said

I don’t know where to even begin. Katherine went above and beyond anything my husband and I could have ever dreamed. She worked with us from day one to create a beautiful ceremony that was perfect and special for the two of us. There are really no words to explain how thankful we are for her! Not a single wedding guest left without telling me how much they adore her. I promise, you NEED to have this lovely lady at your wedding!
Megan & Tyler Said

OMG we love Katherine! We can't rant and rave enough about Katherine. Katherine created a ceremony the way we envisioned and she definitely delivered. From the first time we facetimed with Katherine we knew we had to have her officiate our wedding. She was very down to earth and captured our love story. Everyone loved the ceremony, they loved how personal it was and enjoyed the jokes! We wanted some humor to break the ice and it worked. I cannot thank Katherine enough for the perfect and wonderful ceremony. We strongly recommend Katherine and Best Wedding Officiant to anyone who is getting married.
Rachel & Austin Said

Rev. Dupree is an incredible story teller and officiant. I was so hesitant to find an officiant after a difficult experience with my religious community. Katherine could not have been a better fit for us. She took the time to really get to know us, and understand our love story & journey. She was genuine and thoughtful, and asked so many questions to make sure our ceremony would be exactly what we wanted (even if we weren't quite sure what we wanted going into it). She really has a talent for writing, and I really appreciated having the opportunity to work on our ceremony with her. It was so personable, and I love how well she captured our love story and what makes our relationship strong & unique. I am so incredibly thankful we found Rev. Dupree. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Abby & Craig Said

Katherine is a spectacular officiant and we felt incredibly lucky to have found her for our wedding. Katherine took time to get to know my partner and me, and crafted an experience that felt the most authentic to us as people and as a couple. Plus, my mom said it was the BEST ceremony she had ever experienced. In addition to the love and care she puts into capturing your energy, she's super responsive, prompt, and an overall lovely human being.
Jalyssa & John Said

Katherine is absolutely amazing! She did such a fantastic job for my wedding. She's personable, professional, and very kind. My partner and I felt comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. She was also extremely dependable and coordinated with my venue without any concerns. She was always available for questions and support. I highly recommend having her as your officiant!
Chandler & Thomas Said

A-MA-ZING! Rev Katherine met, exceeded and completely redefined our expectations for a wedding officiant! We went into the process frantic to find someone who could juggle our unique circumstances and Rev absolutely knocked it out of the park. She immediately put our minds at ease, created a ceremony that was better than we could have imagined and was the life of the party. We are still receiving compliments on the ceremony weeks after our wedding! She really took the time to get to know us as individuals and a couple. It felt like we were having a life-long friend marry us and I cannot put into words how much of a comfort and joy she was to have around. She even went so far as to curate an outfit that matched our wedding colors exactly. We went into the process looking for a vendor but came away with a friend and an exemplary experience. Simply cannot recommend her enough - thank you, Rev!!!
Jessie & Sam Said

Katherine was simply amazing. She listened to every want & need, and put something beautiful together. She was the puzzle piece we would have felt incomplete without on our day! Any couple would be lucky to have her, but especially any queer identifying couples, as she tailors her craft to our community. :)
Morgan & Austin Said

Katherine Dupree is one of the most lovely, vibrant, and considerate individuals I have ever met in my life. We were so incredibly pleased with everything about our ceremony and the process to get there. Katherine works with you to create an experience that is truly unique to you as a couple. Her warmth and kindness are infectious, she even makes a pretty amazing guest if you ask her to stick around and party ;) While nearly anyone can hop online and snag an officiant license, Katherine is a soul that has a palpable reverence for the work that she does and the sanctity of partnership. We could not be more thankful for having found her! 10/10, top-notch, best in the business!!!!!!!! SO MUCH LOVE, The Dukes
Tory & Jon Said

We ADORED working with Katherine!!! She was so kind and personable and she really took the extra time to get to know each of us individually and as a couple. After our first conversation, both me and my husband were happy with our choice to work with Katherine. We decided to keep our ceremony a surprise, and it was so special to hear what she included about our relationship. She also continued to check in to make sure there wasn't anything we needed from her so I felt like our communication was really good. At our reception, she fit right in and made the party extra fun! We will definitely stay in touch with Katherine and would recommend her to anyone!!
Megan & JD Said

Reverend Katherine was our officiant for our small micro wedding near Asheville in October 2021 and one of the best parts of our wedding. We were planning our wedding from out of state so there are some nerves that come with doing everyone sight unseen but Katherine was great about checking in and updating us in the lead up to the wedding. She really took the time to get to know us and go over what we wanted for our ceremony which resulted in a very personal and intimate wedding. Many of our guest raved about her ceremony and said she was one of the best officiants they’ve ever seen. She also played the violin while I was walking down the aisle which was and amazing touch/ experience in the mountain setting. Would definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for an officiant.
Zach & Sarah Said

We didn’t know what we were looking for in an officiant. We just knew we wanted someone who felt like they knew us already. Katherine was beyond our expectations. She’s incredibly warm and personable but also she asked us questions to get to know us that made us feel seen. She is truly an amazing human and her marrying us was better then we could’ve hoped for! If you want a personal, funny, heart warming officiant then look no further!
Swagata & Aritra Said

Rev Katherine Dupree was amazing at our wedding. We had a microwedding that we wanted to customize and write our own vows and Rev Dupree fulfilled our every need. We are very lucky to have her officiate our wedding. She made everyone feel welcomed and lent her unique touch to the ceremony which was made more beautiful by her presence.
Whitney & Jordan Said

I knew as soon as I had the first zoom call with Katherine that she would be a perfect match to be the officiant at the celebration of our perfect match! She was so responsive, personable- her quirky awesomeness and style was just an amazing breath of fresh air! When it came down to the words she wrote for our custom elopement ceremony we had no idea how much she knew about us! It was absolute perfection- silly, serious, passionate…it had it all and she touched all bases (and heart strings). I could not stop watching the video of our ceremony and when watching with friends and family there was no dry eyes! Such a very very pleasant surprise! It wasn’t just her words that made our day so special but her presence as well! With her and the remainder of our team- we truly felt we were surrounded by our best friends!!
Molly & Jesse

We LOVED working with Katherine and felt genuinely heard and honored in our process of creating our ceremony. We highly recommend Katherine to any couple looking for an officiant who will collaborate with you to make your ceremony perfectly personalized. Katherine helped us to craft a ceremony that was meaningful, thoughtful, and truly reflected us as a couple and how we wanted to mark our passage into marriage together.
Meagan & Ali Said

Our wedding planner recommended Katherine and I’m so so so thankful she did. The compliments we received on our reverend were amazing. She set the mood for the whole wedding and really brought out what our love was words I could have never imagined someone could say or write. She has a great voice and an amazing personality. We made appointments with her to write our vows separately… which my wife Ali needed so so much! It all came together so beautifully. Thank you so much Katherine, I’m so happy we were able to meet you!
Megan & Yolanda Said

Katherine did an amazing job with mine and my wife’s wedding! She went above and beyond with our ceremony. My aunt even said she wants to use her for her wedding when she decides to get married! Highly recommend!
Ryan & Rakela Said

Katherine was EXCELLENT and my only wedding planning regret is that we didn’t hire her in the first place. The day before our wedding, our original officiant tested positive for Covid and arranged for Katherine to stand-in. We met her for the first time at our rehearsal that day and she instantly had us at ease despite the last-minute switch up.
Katherine has a calming and friendly presence and she executed our ceremony flawlessly. We had numerous people come up to us after the ceremony and ask us if she was a close friend of ours because of how personal her delivery was. We are thankful she was able to be a part of our day and would 1000% recommend her to anyone looking for a warm and personal ceremony.
Amanda & Kasey Said

We are so happy we hired Rev. Katherine Dupree for our intimate wedding. Rev was amazing, good-hearted, so sweet, and all around the best. We wanted an officiant that we felt a connection with and that was Rev. We were able to meet with her via FaceTime (out of state) to go over the script and finalize for the ceremony. We could not have asked for a better officiant. 100/10 rating.
David & Rebecca Said

Reverend Katherine was everything we could have asked for in an officiant. She was courteous, thoughtful, and always made us feel at ease. The ceremony script that she created was personal and resonated with many of those in attendance. We received numerous compliments on the quality of the ceremony; many believed that we must have known Reverend Katherine for years for her to shine such a light on our commitment to one another.
In addition to officiating our ceremony, we opted to do the "Gather and Awaken Date Night" which was an intimate and thought provoking experience. Reverend Katherine graciously hosted us in her lovely home and wined and dined us while probing the intricacies of our relationship. The food was delicious, but the insight we received was even more fulfilling.
We cannot recommend Reverend Katherine more highly; she is a true gem with wonderful vitality, and we are confident that she will respond with respect, diligence, and effort if you choose her for your ceremony.
Jessica & Wesley Said

Y'all, Katherine is the best. Totally open and receptive to everything we asked for, and so down to earth and easy to talk to. TONS of our guests came up to us after and kept talking about how awesome Katherine was through the entire ceremony process. We also opted to do a grounding ceremony before the wedding as we (bride and groom) are easily stressed out, and it was so beneficial for us on our special day.